Ex-vivo articular cartilage removal from equine proximal interphalangeal joints using cannulated drill bits.
Abstract: This report evaluates the use of 4.5- and 5.5-mm cannulated drill bits for articular cartilage removal from the proximal interphalangeal joints of equine cadaver limbs. Limbs from 8 equine cadavers, all with normal proximal interphalangeal joints. Proximal interphalangeal joints of 32 limbs from 8 equine cadavers were drilled using either 4.5- or 5.5-mm cannulated drill bits. Pastern joints were then disarticulated, and intra-articular drilling was evaluated by visual inspection. Post-drilling evaluation revealed complete intra-articular drilling occurred in all 32 joints. Canulated 4.5- and 5.5-mm drill bits resulted in consistent accurate intra-articular drilling in the proximal interphalangeal joint of horses. Cannulated drill bits provided an effective and consistent modality for articular cartilage removal with potential for improved accuracy of articular drilling and applications in minimally invasive proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis. Ce rapport évalue l’utilisation de forets canulés de 4,5 et 5,5 mm pour l’élimination du cartilage articulaire des articulations interphalangiennes proximales des membres de cadavres équins. Membres provenant de huit cadavres équins, tous avec des articulations interphalangiennes proximales normales. Les articulations interphalangiennes proximales de 32 membres de huit cadavres équins ont été percées à l’aide de forets canulées de 4,5 ou 5,5 mm. Les articulations du paturon ont ensuite été désarticulées et le forage intraarticulaire a été évalué par inspection visuelle. L’évaluation post-forage a révélé qu’un forage intra-articulaire complet s’était produit dans les 32 articulations. Les forets canulés de 4,5 et 5,5 mm ont permis un forage intra-articulaire précis et constant dans l’articulation interphalangienne proximale des chevaux. Les forets canulés ont fourni une modalité efficace et constante pour l’élimination du cartilage articulaire avec un potentiel d’amélioration de la précision du forage articulaire et des applications dans l’arthrodèse de l’articulation interphalangienne proximale de manière minimalement invasive.(Traduit par D Serge Messier).
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Publication Date: 2022-09-06 PubMed ID: 36060488PubMed Central: PMC9377200
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Summary
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The research investigated the effectiveness of 4.5- and 5.5-mm cannulated drill bits in removing articular cartilage from horse joints, suggesting a possible improvement in accuracy and potential for minimally invasive arthrodesis applications.
Research Procedure
- The research focused on the proximal interphalangeal joints of equine cadaver limbs for the study. It specifically used limbs from eight equine cadavers, all having normal proximal interphalangeal joints.
- The researchers conducted the experiment with the aid of 4.5- and 5.5-mm cannulated drill bits for drilling the proximal interphalangeal joints of the horse limbs.
- After the drilling process, the pastern joints were disassembled and visually inspected to assess the completeness and accuracy of the intra-articular drilling.
Research Findings
- The results from the post-drilling assessment showed that all 32 joints were completely drilled intra-articularly, indicating the effectiveness of the 4.5- and 5.5-mm cannulated drill bits in this procedure.
- It also revealed that consistent and accurate intra-articular drilling in equine proximal interphalangeal joints can be achieved using these cannulated drill bits.
Significance of Findings
- The research highlights the potential of cannulated drill bits to provide an effective and reliable means for articular cartilage removal from horse joints.
- This efficient method could also enhance the accuracy level of articular drilling, making it a feasible tool for minimally invasive procedures, such as proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.
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APA
Hall NP, Heaton KT, Farnsworth KD, Ragle CA.
(2022).
Ex-vivo articular cartilage removal from equine proximal interphalangeal joints using cannulated drill bits.
Can Vet J, 63(9), 967-970.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 205 Ott Road, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060, USA (Hall, Farnsworth, Ragle); South Valley Equine, 122 W 400 N. Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045, USA (Heaton).
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 205 Ott Road, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060, USA (Hall, Farnsworth, Ragle); South Valley Equine, 122 W 400 N. Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045, USA (Heaton).
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 205 Ott Road, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060, USA (Hall, Farnsworth, Ragle); South Valley Equine, 122 W 400 N. Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045, USA (Heaton).
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 205 Ott Road, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060, USA (Hall, Farnsworth, Ragle); South Valley Equine, 122 W 400 N. Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045, USA (Heaton).
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Arthrodesis / veterinary
- Cadaver
- Cartilage, Articular / surgery
- Extremities
- Forelimb / surgery
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Joints / surgery
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